Mosquitoes are going to be everywhere this summer so it’s important to find ways to prevent these buggers from ruining your days and nights.

There is an easy way to prevent mosquito attacks and no, you do not need harmful chemical sprays. This remedy actually works awesome for getting rid of mosquitoes!

Vicks VapoRub to the rescue! Yes, this commonly used cold remedy is great as an insect repellent. Just a small amount dabbed on skin can rid you of mosquitoes as it contains eucalyptus oil, camphor, and menthol. All are natural mosquito repellents!

Vicks VapoRub actually has many uses beyond cold relief and mosquito repelling. Here’s some of the other benefits:

Pets can be discouraged from chewing on furniture and other household items by applying VapoRub. Here’s an excellent video which shows how you can use Vicks VapoRub for a variety of life hacks that will make things a lot easier!